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Clifton vs Coalcliff

The verdict

Clifton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $2.15M in Coalcliff. Coalcliff rates higher for education (84 vs 69).

Scores

CliftonCoalcliff
CliftonCoalcliff
Overall5665
Transport7486
Education6984
Liveability2727

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CliftonCoalcliff
Population35212
Median age4147
Median household income (wk)$2,583$3,299
Bachelor degree or higher37.9%56.5%
Born in Australia80.0%79.3%
Avg household size2.42.8

Growth: Clifton Moderate Growth · Coalcliff Moderate Growth

Property

CliftonCoalcliff
Median house price$1.70M$2.15M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$1,150$877
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available40

Median price history

Safety

CliftonCoalcliff
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0472
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)11,42913,208

Total incidents over time

Schools

CliftonCoalcliff
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Clifton · Coalcliff

Transport

CliftonCoalcliff
Transport score7486
Train stations01
Bus stops26
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)730 m600 m

Liveability

CliftonCoalcliff
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks22
Playgrounds11
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)120 m400 m
Distance to CBD (km)48.2 km46.7 km
Nearest beach (km)2.0 km3.4 km
Nearest hospital (km)10.3 km11.7 km

Population & growth

CliftonCoalcliff
Population (2021)35212
Estimated 202536216
Projected 204141250
Annual growth rate0.71%0.47%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Clifton or Coalcliff?

Clifton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $2.15M.

Which has better public transport, Clifton or Coalcliff?

Coalcliff has the higher transport score (Clifton 74/100 vs Coalcliff 86/100).

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Data sources

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